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Commencement at American University
All American University Commencement ceremonies take place in Bender Arena and will be live-streamed. Each ceremony lasts approximately two to two and a half hours. Ceremonies include both undergraduate and graduate students for each school.
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Fall 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024
- 9:00 a.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
School of Public Affairs
School of Communication
Washington College of Law - 1:30 p.m.
- Kogod School of Business
School of International Service
School of Education
Professional Studies
Spring 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- 9:00 a.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- 2:00Ìýp.m.
- School of International Service
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
- 9:00 a.m.
- School of Public Affairs
- 2:00Ìýp.m.
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- 6:00Ìýp.m.
- Kogod School of Business
- Graduate and Professional Studies
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
- 10:00 a.m.
- Washington College of Law
Affinity Graduations
American University’s Affinity Graduations are designed to celebrate the commencement and academic achievements of students from historically underrepresented communities.